North-West London is emerging as a new base for Britain’s advanced manufacturing push, with a new innovation hub giving science and technology startups access to infrastructure needed to move from research to production.
WIOCC Group has raised $300 million from Saudi Arabia’s Vision International Investment Company and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to expand its digital infrastructure business across Africa.
Jordanian edtech company Abwaab has acquired Egyptian education technology startup Eduact for an undisclosed amount, adding software for independent teachers and learning centers to its platform.
French health-tech company Alan has acquired Senegalese digital health startup Tanel, giving its founders and early investors a rare exit in Francophone Africa’s healthcare technology market.
Uganda is reviewing its digital entrepreneurship rules as the government and technology stakeholders push for reforms to help local startups build, test, and reach markets more easily.
The United Arab Emirates has approved a 10-year license for Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet and communications services in the country.
Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, an AI platform designed to help banks and financial institutions automate research, risk analysis, and other complex workflows.
Raff, a Saudi-based retail technology startup, has raised $1.7 million from 500 Global, Palm VC, Oqal Group, Salla Co-Founder Salman Butt, and other investors to help digital-first consumer brands expand beyond e-commerce and into physical stores.
Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries has closed a $52 million seed round to scale its autonomous security systems and manufacturing operations across Africa and other emerging markets.
Kenyan startup JentaHub has launched a talent marketplace to connect African professionals with businesses and organizations seeking skilled workers globally.
